Slow cooker chicken stuffing layers dry stuffing mix and optional frozen vegetables in the bottom of the crockpot, tops it with chicken breasts, then pours a cream-of-chicken-soup and sour cream mixture over everything before a long, mostly hands-off cook of about 6 hours. Layering the stuffing mix underneath the chicken, rather than mixing it in, lets the stuffing absorb the soup mixture and the chicken's juices as everything cooks together.
Slow Cooker Chicken Stuffing
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (6 oz) box stuffing mix
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter (optional)
Instructions
- Spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray or lightly grease it.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread stuffing mix evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add frozen vegetables (if using) over the stuffing.
- Place chicken breasts on top. Pour the soup mixture over everything and spread evenly.
- Dot the top with butter if desired.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Stir lightly before serving, or serve the chicken whole with stuffing scooped alongside.
Recipe Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken and reduce cook time to 2–3 hours on LOW.
- Add shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese before serving for a cheesy twist.
- Great with a side of cranberry sauce or green beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 chicken breast + stuffing
- Calories
- 420
- Sugar
- 3g
- Sodium
- 780mg
- Fat
- 20g
- Saturated Fat
- 9g
- Unsaturated Fat
- 10g
- Trans Fat
- 0g
- Carbohydrates
- 28g
- Fiber
- 2g
- Protein
- 32g
- Cholesterol
- 120mg
Why you'll love this
- Whisking the soup, sour cream, and seasonings together before pouring it over the layered stuffing and chicken means the mixture coats everything evenly as it settles, rather than pooling unevenly.
- Using rotisserie chicken with a reduced cook time, an option the recipe's own notes describe, works because the stuffing is really what benefits from the longer cook time - already-cooked chicken just needs to heat through.
Tips for the best result
- Spread the soup mixture evenly over the top, as the instructions specify, so the stuffing underneath absorbs liquid consistently rather than staying dry in spots.
- Stir lightly before serving, or serve the chicken whole with stuffing alongside, per the recipe's own note that either approach works depending on preference.
Troubleshooting
The stuffing is dry in places.
This usually means the soup mixture wasn't spread evenly over the top before cooking. Make sure it covers the stuffing and chicken fully next time so moisture reaches every part of the dish.
The chicken is dry when using the rotisserie shortcut.
Reduce the cook time to 2-3 hours on LOW when starting with already-cooked rotisserie chicken, exactly as the recipe's own notes specify, rather than using the full time meant for raw chicken.
Store covered in the refrigerator; the recipe's own notes suggest shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese before serving for a cheesy twist.
The recipe's own notes suggest cranberry sauce or green beans alongside.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use frozen chicken for Slow Cooker Chicken Stuffing?
For food safety reasons, always thaw chicken completely before adding to your slow cooker. Frozen chicken won’t reach safe temperatures quickly enough in the slow cooking environment.
How do I know when the chicken is fully cooked?
The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F and easily shred with a fork. In most slow cookers, this takes 3-4 hours on high or 6-7 hours on low.
Can I prepare this dish ahead of time?
Yes! Assemble all ingredients in the slow cooker insert the night before, refrigerate overnight, and start cooking the next morning for a ready-when-you-are dinner.
What’s the best stuffing mix to use?
Any store-bought stuffing mix works well. Herb-seasoned varieties for their robust flavor profile, but cornbread stuffing offers a delicious sweet-savory alternative.
Is Slow Cooker Chicken Stuffing freezer-friendly?
Absolutely! Freeze in portion-sized containers for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat with a splash of broth to restore moisture.
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